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parquetry

noun

  1. ornate wooden floor design
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑɹkɪtɹi/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English parquet English -ry English parquetry From parquet + -ry.

  1. The technique of applying wooden tiles or veneers to create a decorative geometrical pattern on floors, furniture etc.

    The new ballroom floor is a marvellous example of parquetry.